The body of a man missing in Hilo's Boiling Pots area was found 30 feet underwater by the Hawai'i Fire Department and pronounced dead at the Hilo Benioff Medical Center.

Hawaiʻi's Maʻipalaoa Bridge project will close westbound Farrington Highway overnight on Sept. 20 for construction. Contraflow will be in eastbound lanes.

Hawaii's unemployment rate held at 2.9% in August, the same for three months, while the national rate fell to 4.2%. Job gains in services were offset by losses in construction and government.

A weak disturbance is expected to cause increased showers across Hawaii, particularly in windward and mountain areas, with the wet weather pattern lasting through the weekend.

Hawai‘i's DLE arrests six on Leeward Coast for various offenses in a sweep aimed at enhancing community safety.

Hawai‘i Island authorities are searching for 14-year-old Justine Kawaa, a runaway last seen in Hilo. The public is asked to provide any information that may assist in locating her.

Hawaii's Kalalau Trail remains closed after a norovirus outbreak, aside from part of the trail set to open for day use. Health officials continue to monitor the situation, while deep-cleaning efforts are underway to ensure visitor safety.

Hawaii's DOH issued a red placard to King Kong Lunch Wagon for operating without a valid permit and access to a required support kitchen. The food truck must secure a kitchen and pass inspection to reopen.

Kīlauea Volcano's activity prompts a 90-day closure of the Kahaualeʻa Natural Area Reserve. The closure includes the Kahaualeʻa Trail due to safety concerns over lava flows and toxic fumes.

A private donor plans to donate land to help manage the impact of tourism at Hawaii's Pololū Trailhead, aligning with a community-collaborated management plan.

The U.S. Justice Department designates 78 communities under VAWA to combat intimate partner firearm violence with a targeted approach, involving ATF coordination and local enforcement efforts.

The National Weather Service in Honolulu forecasts moderate trade winds and increased weekend showers for Hawaii, with isolated thunderstorms possible on Kauai and Oahu.

The County of Kaua‘i Housing Agency is hosting a second community meeting on Oct. 17 to discuss Kīlauea Town's expansion, including preliminary site designs, and seeks public participation.